Short S.25 Sunderland crash, Sep 7, 1942 (8 killed), Abuk...
Short S.25 Sunderland accident on September 7, 1942 near Abukir Alexandria, Egypt with 8 fatalities. Cause: Fire in engine number one during the...
- Date: September 7, 1942
- Aircraft: Short S.25 Sunderland
- Location: Abukir Alexandria, Egypt
- Fatalities: 8
- Phase of flight: Takeoff and climb
- Cause: Fire in engine number one during the initial climb, followed by smoke in the cockpit and loss of control.
The RAF Short Sunderland W3927 was on a maritime patrol when it crashed into the sea off Abu Qir shortly after take off. Eight crew were killed and six others were injured.